ICC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GR 50 EXAM QUESTION
UPDATED 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS ACTUAL UPDATED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE
BUILDING CODE EXAM PREPARATION LICENSING
CERTIFICATION GRADED A+
Daily Affirmation - CORRECT ANSWER -*I am smart enough, I can do
this.*
*It's not rocket surgery or brain science.*
*It's not that hard, just difficult.*
*I may need extra work or more practice.*
*I don't need to be perfect, I just have to try.*
The ICC catalog entry for the Special Inspector General Requirements (GR)
module states that this is an _____ exam. Indicating it is a _____ test type. -
CORRECT ANSWER -"Open Book" , navigational
Navigational means knowing where to find the answer is just as important as
knowing the answer. There is not enough time to look up every question.
The ICC catalog entry for the General Requirements (GR) module shows
additional information under _____ and _____ . Reference materials allowed
during the exam are The _____ and The _____ . This exam will focus on _____
, _____ , and _____ . - CORRECT ANSWER -Info and Outline
International Building Code (IBC) , Special Inspection Manual (SIM)
"Duties and Responsibilities" , "Notification of Discrepancies" , and "Inspection
Reports"
, The type and extent of each special inspection shall be located in -
CORRECT ANSWER -the Statement of "Special Inspections"
IBC 1704.3.1
Who has the legal authority to enforce the "Special Inspections" provisions of
the building code? - CORRECT ANSWER -building official
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official"
Who can hire an approved inspection agency? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Owner or owners agent
IBC 1704.2
Who can perform a structural observation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Registered design professional
IBC 1704.5
Who is required to receive the final report? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Building Department
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official""
One of the TASKS performed by the special inspector AT THE JOBSITE
includes posting "Stop Work" notices for "Non-conformance" work observed. -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
UPDATED 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS ACTUAL UPDATED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE
BUILDING CODE EXAM PREPARATION LICENSING
CERTIFICATION GRADED A+
Daily Affirmation - CORRECT ANSWER -*I am smart enough, I can do
this.*
*It's not rocket surgery or brain science.*
*It's not that hard, just difficult.*
*I may need extra work or more practice.*
*I don't need to be perfect, I just have to try.*
The ICC catalog entry for the Special Inspector General Requirements (GR)
module states that this is an _____ exam. Indicating it is a _____ test type. -
CORRECT ANSWER -"Open Book" , navigational
Navigational means knowing where to find the answer is just as important as
knowing the answer. There is not enough time to look up every question.
The ICC catalog entry for the General Requirements (GR) module shows
additional information under _____ and _____ . Reference materials allowed
during the exam are The _____ and The _____ . This exam will focus on _____
, _____ , and _____ . - CORRECT ANSWER -Info and Outline
International Building Code (IBC) , Special Inspection Manual (SIM)
"Duties and Responsibilities" , "Notification of Discrepancies" , and "Inspection
Reports"
, The type and extent of each special inspection shall be located in -
CORRECT ANSWER -the Statement of "Special Inspections"
IBC 1704.3.1
Who has the legal authority to enforce the "Special Inspections" provisions of
the building code? - CORRECT ANSWER -building official
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official"
Who can hire an approved inspection agency? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Owner or owners agent
IBC 1704.2
Who can perform a structural observation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Registered design professional
IBC 1704.5
Who is required to receive the final report? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Building Department
SIM 2012 Ch 3 "Duties and Responsibilities of the Building Official""
One of the TASKS performed by the special inspector AT THE JOBSITE
includes posting "Stop Work" notices for "Non-conformance" work observed. -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
